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A Curse for True Love — Content Guide for Parents

By Stephanie GarberFlatiron Books2023-10-24ISBN 9781250851208400 pages
A Curse for True Love

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE, the breathtaking conclusion to Stephanie Garber’s #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy

Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.

Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She’s married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she’s paid for this fairytale. She doesn’t know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out. . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.

Also by Stephanie Garber:

The Caraval Series
- Caraval
- Legendary
- Finale

Frequently asked questions

  • Is A Curse for True Love appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains multiple instances of violence, including a wolf attack that leaves a boy scarred, a boy dying from poison, and threats of torture or death. The presence of vampires biting people also indicates violent content. No genuinely frightening content is mentioned in the book. While there are violent elements, they do not appear to be presented in a way that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does A Curse for True Love have violence?

    The book contains multiple instances of violence, including a wolf attack that leaves a boy scarred, a boy dying from poison, and threats of torture or death. The presence of vampires biting people also indicates violent content.

  • Does A Curse for True Love have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is mentioned in the book. While there are violent elements, they do not appear to be presented in a way that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does A Curse for True Love have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. Search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.

  • Does A Curse for True Love have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book's narrative. Search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point.

  • Does A Curse for True Love have profanity?

    The book contains mild profanity used infrequently, as noted in reviews. However, the specific instances of language are not detailed in the search results.

  • Does A Curse for True Love have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the book. Search results do not indicate any environmental messages or activism.

  • Does A Curse for True Love have sexual identity?

    The book includes romantic content such as kissing and a scene where a boy and girl begin to undress one another. While described as mild, it indicates some level of sexual content.

  • Does A Curse for True Love have gender roles?

    The book features a female protagonist who is characterized as loving and hopeful rather than a traditional warrior figure. This framing suggests a critique of typical gender roles, though it does not explicitly discuss or promote gender equality.

  • Does A Curse for True Love have lgbtq+ themes?

    No explicit LGBTQ+ themes or characters mentioned in the book's narrative. Search results reference LGBTQ+ representation in general but do not provide specific content from 'A Curse for True Love'.